Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Sagra delle Words competition

Just received my New Writing North newsletter which includes details of a writing competition to win a Writers Retreat in Italy. Sounds like a fabulous idea, so I thought I would post the details on my blog in case any of my followers or writer friends wish to enter. Please find below the information from their webite:

We are offering a free place on our next retreat.Collecting the Colours of Autumn taking place in October 2013 is the ideal opportunity to enjoy time away from your usual responsibilities and the time and space to concentrate on your writing.Sagra delle Words is offering a free place on this retreat.

The winner is entitled to an 8 day retreat including writing workshops, free accommodation, airport transfers, and all meals included.

This retreat is open to writers in all fields regardless of nationality or age.The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to do a reading/ presentation of their work during the week.

The winning writer is responsible for all extra personal, living expenses, travel and insurance costs, telephone charges and any other expenses during their stay.

Deadline for application 31st March 2013

To apply please send:1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume2. Cover letter including a writer’s statement and what you hope to achieve through your attendance on this retreat.3. 10 pages of recent work (i.e. completed prose, poetry, scripts etc.)

About Me

I am a writer who is looking to expand on the articles, poems, short stories and reviews I have had published and the plays and radio plays I have had performed. I am actively seeking a position in the creative industry whilst continuing to write novels, plays, poems and scripts.